Description

Welcome to Katama Delight of Martha's Vineyard!

We're getting a MAJOR MAKEOVER!

For summer season 2018 our kitchen and baths will be completely remodeled. We are also rebuilding our deck and balconies, and there's more . . . a newly decorated great room and updates to other interiors as well.

Lovely custom-built tri-level contemporary, pleasant WALK (3/4 mile) TO SOUTH BEACH and bike/drive (approx 2 miles) to the historic village of Edgartown.

Tranquil and beautiful setting for an unforgettable island visit; views overlooking Herring Creek Farm and Katama Plains. The house is beautifully furnished and decorated, and meticulously maintained.

Three levels of living space with bright natural light throughout: a spacious living area with cathedral ceiling great room opens to a large and bright, fully equipped kitchen (22 ft of counter space) and sun-filled dining area (seats up to ten guests).

The first floor great room is designed for relaxing; furnished foremost for comfort, gently cooled by a ceiling fan and softly lit in the evening by track lighting. Skylights flood the great room with natural light and a wall of three sliding glass doors opens to a large South-facing deck. Great room seating includes a comfortable sectional sofa and recliners. There is one bedroom (queen-sized bed) on the first floor and a full bath (with a shower).

The house features a second floor sitting area overlooking the first floor living space. There are two bedrooms (queen-sized beds) and two full baths (one with a shower and one with a shower/tub) on the second floor.

The third floor includes two distinct spaces in an open floor design: a sitting area with a queen sized sofa bed and a sleeping area with two twin beds.

There are sliding glass doors to balconies in the first floor bedroom, in one of the second floor bedrooms, and in the third floor sitting area.

The bedrooms are large, airy, and comfortably furnished. In addition to the bed sizes listed, each room has bedside nightstand(s) with lamps, lovely vintage bureaus, cottage-style headboards, a large closet, and carpeting. Two queen bedrooms have sliding doors to balconies. The third floor twin bedroom has skylights. The third floor sitting area has a queen sized sofa bed.

Quality bed linens, coverlets, quilts, and pillows are furnished.

Other sleeping information: two porta-cribs with custom sheets are available. In addition to night time use, these cribs, due to their portability and mesh construction, may be used indoors or out during the day for baby's nap time or play time.

The bathrooms are large and bright. Vanity sink cabinets provide ample storage. There are large mirrors over the cabinets and generous lighting including vanity and overhead fixtures.

House amenities include:

Kitchen: microwave; dishwasher; gas range top and oven; refrigerator/freezer with ice maker; single cup and drip coffee makers, coffee grinder, a full complement of cookware, bakeware, and utensils; a lobster pot; a range of counter-top appliances including a full size food processor and mini-prep food processor, blender, mixer, waffle-maker, and toaster; island & regional cook books, and plentiful tableware & serving ware for up to ten guests.

Adjacent to the kitchen are the clothes washer & dryer.

Dining: The dining table seats four to six for an intimate dinner and expands to comfortably accommodate up to ten guests. A highchair and booster seat are available.

Entertainment: Wireless high speed broadband available throughout the house. Blu-ray player (2), multi-disk CD player, radio tuner, and speaker, 46'' HDTV with premium cable programming in great room, 32'' HDTV with premium cable programming in second floor loft, 32'' HDTV in third floor sitting area, bedside charging stations (3), and iPod docking station with speakers.

More entertainment; dvd/video library including family, adventure, comedy, and drama for children and adults - many are family favorites, and a selection of adult and children's books. Adult and children's board games include backgammon, checkers, chess, Chinese checkers, monopoly, scrabble, clue, playing cards . . . and much more.

For the beach: chairs (8), umbrella, beach towels, cooler (small and large sizes), large beach tote, and drink/water jug.

General: Ceiling fan in great room, tabletop size fans for each bedroom, one tower fan, two hair dryers, an iron and ironing board, and a large collection of activity guides, restaurant guides,and walking/hiking/biking guides and trail maps.

A first floor bedroom (queen-sized bed) and full bath(shower)is perfect for guests who do not want to ascend stairs to a bedroom/bath. Kitchen, dining and great room are on the first floor as well. There is a hand railing at the stairs to the entrance.

Guest Reviews

We have rented a dozen homes at the beach before but usually in the Outer Banks. We are now in love with Martha's Vineyard. This house was perfect for 8 to 10 people who like to be together for meals, playing games, watching movies, and going daily to a perfect beach. Very high quality kitchen makes making meals easy and enjoyable. We felt pampered in this property surrounded by the beautiful setting of MV, and the homeowner's attention to detail in providing a lovely home.

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Date of Stay: August 2017

Date Submitted: August 2017

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Thank you for your gracious review. It was a pleasure to host you. We are happy you enjoyed our home and your visit to the Vineyard - we are always thrilled to have our guests find the island the special place we know it to be and treasure. We look forward to hosting you in the future.

Our family recently rented this beautiful home in Katama and had a wonderful week in Martha's Vineyard. The home is lovely, clean, spacious and fully stocked with everything you would need and more! There is plenty of space to spread out and find a spot to enjoy a book or relax in the sun. The home is in a quiet community and although there are neighbors close by, the setting is very private. It was also in a perfect location for our family with teenagers/young adults to take advantage of exploring the island, whether it was walking or biking to the beach, biking to Edgartown or Morning Glory Farm or short car trips to Menemsha. The Right Fork Diner is a quick walk and the antique planes are fun to watch!

The owners were wonderful to work with and quick to respond with any questions we had. We have rented many vacation homes in the past, and this was one of our best experiences and by far the most gracious owners, from their patience while we decided on our dates to the bottle of wine that we were greeted with at check in! They truly thought of everything, which was so helpful! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this home to friends and family!show moreshow less

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Date of Stay: June 2017

Date Submitted: July 2017

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Thank you for your thoughtful and kind review, and for choosing to stay "with us." We are happy you enjoyed your stay and were comfortable in our home. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

We are very fond of the Katama area and were thrilled to find this property. Located on a secluded side street, it offers easy access to South Beach and Edgartown center. The home itself is well maintained. My wife and I are particularly fond of the open concept, South facing, living room area, which boasts lots of natural light. The owners could not be more gracious. We hope to find it available again next year!

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Date of Stay: October 2016

Date Submitted: October 2016

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We're very glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to hosting you in the future Thank you.

We had a great stay. We had stayed at this house 14 years ago and were so happy to find the house to have even more amenities than when we stayed before. Everything you could need for a vacation away from home. Truly a wonderful vacation home.

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Date of Stay: September 2016

Date Submitted: September 2016

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We are very pleased to host returning guests and look forward to hosting you again in the future. We are happy you enjoyed your stay. We strive to provide our guests with the comforts and conveniences of "home" and appreciate your kind words about our efforts. Thank you!

We had a great time at this home; it was a fantastic location right near South Beach as well as biking distance to Edgartown. (It's why we chose it, and it lived up to its promises.)

Having the airfield nearby was an added bonus, not an annoyance. The planes take off rarely and only make you feel like you're at the beach, not to mention a great place to eat at the Right Fork Diner.

The house is in great shape; but the best part is that the owner pays attention to the details. Most items you need are already there, i.e., inens, chairs, towels, dish detergent. She even greets you with a bottle of wine and some soap.

I would highly recommend this rental because of the spacious kitchen, deck, amenities and location. Not to mention an attentive landlord.show moreshow less

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Date of Stay: August 2016

Date Submitted: August 2016

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We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would be very happy to host you in the future. We agree - being within walking distance of South Beach is a wonderful "feature" of our home, and our proximity to the airfield is a bonus - eating a delicious breakfast or lunch at the Right Fork Diner amidst the vintage aircraft, overlooking the grass air field is a treat.

This was our 3rd time staying at this house and it has everything we are looking for - plenty of space for 2 families, close to the beach and town, a large deck for relaxing on and a great yard for playing on. We have made many wonderful memories staying in this home and look forward to our vacation there every year.

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Date of Stay: August 2016

Date Submitted: August 2016

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We are pleased to hear you have enjoyed wonderful family experiences staying in our home. We enjoy hosting you!

Beautiful well kept home with every amenity that we could think of. This is our 13th year of renting homes on the cape and this home by far was the one that stands out. Owner was friendly and accommodating. Great location and easy access to South Beach, yet in a fairly secluded neighborhood.

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Date of Stay: July 2016

Date Submitted: July 2016

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We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate your kind words about our home. We would be happy to host you in the future and we thank you for staying "with us."

About Roselle

Katama Delight is the all year round retreat of a family of five residing in Boston. We love Martha's Vineyard and are happy to share our home with you.

Our home is a place to relax, unwind, and gain refuge from the routines of daily life. Come relax in the sun and ocean breezes with a good book, or gather family and friends for conversation. Walk the beach and nature trails, cycle along the island's many miles of bike paths, and enjoy golf, tennis, fishing, swimming, and water sports.

I was first introduced to Martha's Vineyard when visiting with high school friends. I returned to the island year after year, staying in Katama, where I had first discovered the magic of the island. Later, when my young family began to plan summer vacations, we found the island offered everything we desired. We adore Katama and the island. I have treasured my visits for many years and I have so very many family memories of our Katama holidays. Our Katama home is a truly special place.

We open our home and invite you to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this magical island.

We have over twenty-five years of experience providing memorable family vacations to our guests.

Stay ''with us'' and enjoy the Vineyard experience.

What is special about your town?Katama is a residential area outside of the quaint and historic whaling village of Edgartown. Katama is on the south shore of the island. Our home is located on a quiet lane. It's private - a wonderful retreat.

Our home is situated a pleasant walking distance across the Katama Plains - a rare protected grass habitat - to spectacular South Beach; a beautiful stretch of soft sand, gorgeous dunes, and frothy waves. South Beach is fantastic for body surfing.

There are biking paths throughout the island. Our home is adjacent to the bike path along Herring Creek Road, which extends from Edgartown to South Beach.

There are nature and conservation lands with miles of paths throughout the island. Enjoy walks through forested acres, along the ocean shore, through grasslands, marshland, and farmland. The natural beauty of the island is uplifting and soothing. It's the best of places for a magical family visit!